Usage Note
Hasik primarily means the act of sowing or scattering seeds, but is very commonly used figuratively to sow ideas, feelings, or values in people's hearts. Collocations like 'hasik ng takot' and 'hasik ng pag-asa' are typical in speeches, literature, and religious contexts.
Examples
" Naghasik siya ng buto. "
Natural Translation
He sowed seeds.
Literal Translation
Sowed he/she of seed.
" Isang mabilis na hasik ang ginawa nila. "
Natural Translation
They did a quick sowing.
Literal Translation
A fast that sow the did they.
" Sa kanyang talumpati, naghasik siya ng pag-asa sa puso ng mga tao na matagal nang nawalan ng tiwala sa pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
In his speech, he sowed hope in the hearts of the people who had long lost their trust in the government.
Literal Translation
In his speech, sowed he/she of hope in heart of-the people that long now lost of trust in government.
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